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Software Engineer
2 months ago
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of rooms, or build something new to share! These rooms create compelling social experiences that connect millions of players 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Design, develop, build, implement, and maintain secure software systems and creative tools players use to collaboratively build their own games and spaces within Rec Room across multiple platforms, including but not limited to mobile, console, and Virtual Reality (VR). Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams on a wide variety of features and systems to prototype, design, develop, and build new software, features, and creative tools in a cross-platform UX framework. Own and drive new gameplay and creation features end to end, from pitch, iteration, and ship, through live service upkeep. Utilize broad range of game design techniques to make complex and intimidating User Generated Content creation tools accessible and easy to use for everyday gamers. Work autonomously to solve technical design and development problems. Proactively gather feedback from customer player community and iterate continuously through implementation. Research, deconstruct and analyze player needs and game mechanics from micro to macro-level to inform development decisions. Telecommuting permitted.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Games & Playable Media, Entertainment Technology, or a related field.
Six months of work experience in:
- Performing all facets of building, scripting, testing, and optimizing computer game content;
- Designing and implementing new gameplay and creating features end to end, including pitch, prototyping, and iteration;
- Working autonomously to solve technical problems and collaborate with cross-discipline teams using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and game engines such as Unity;
- Researching, deconstructing, and analyzing game mechanics from micro to high levels;
- Building complex user experiences by gathering feedback and iterating continuously through implementation; and
- Utilizing game design practices including defining goals, indirect control, and creating intuitive interactions
Position location: Seattle, WA
The base pay range for this position is listed below; please note the base pay may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Stock options and, in some cases, a sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. We also offer a full slate of benefits, including flexible vacation, medical, dental vision, life and disability coverage, long-term care insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a parental leave program. We also offer some not-so-standard benefits, including equipment, family, and pet care stipends.
Base Pay Range
$114,000 — $124,000 USD
COMPANY INFO TO KNOW:
Rec Room offers generous medical, dental, and vision plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. We also support your retirement benefits with a company match. Rec Room values work-life balance by providing unlimited paid time off. Our company values are real and drive our culture. We work hard to be a safe and friendly place for people from all walks of life.
Rec Room provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants who are in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@recroom.com . Rec Room will work with each individual to define their application-related needs and to try to accommodate those needs.
Applicants can find our CCPA disclosure notice here.